Brian Milne's Top 10 FF Products for 2010

[fadeaway263]

I read this guys blog from time to time and thought the members might like to peruse his top 10 list. I am wondering if the Kayak he touts would be good for the Upper Delaware:

http://flyfishing.about.com/b/2010/12 ... shing-product-reviews.htm

 

[RyanR]

Oops. Please accept my apologies.

 

[jdaddy]

Can someone explain to me why asking if this Brian Milne is the ame as the former PSU and NFL fullback is post that needs to be deleted? Seems childish to me.

Agreed, though I am not up to speed with what apparently is happening (or not happening here). Looks like product reviews of fly fishing equipment to me.

When you look at the guys photo on the blog, he sure doesn't look like a NFL fullback. When you read his blog and forum there is no mention of anything like that, and current/former NFL pros tend to mention it from time to time. LOL.

http://flyfishing.about.com/bio/Brian-Milne-31449.htm

 

[jayL]

Fade posted it twice. Your reply is in the OT thread.

 

[jdaddy]

Fade . . . what are we gonna do with that boy?

 

[fadeaway263]

I am sadly paflyfish challenged. I am so scared that Jack will yell at me if I post things wrong. But seriously would the Kayak work on the UD?

 

[jdaddy]

Oh course it would work. It floats. Hell, we saw kids using inflatable mattresses on the UD.

I am obviously a toon guy myself. I am too old/fat/afraid/sissy for a kayak but it certainly would work. That one he reviews is pretty darn expensive imo. What, $1000 before seats, oars/paddles, etc. That could get expensive quick.

I like the framed toon because I can carry 9,000 lbs of gear with me. Coolers, ice, beer, more ice, more beer. Essentials.

 

[RyanR]

fadeaway263 wrote:
I am sadly paflyfish challenged. I am so scared that Jack will yell at me if I post things wrong. But seriously would the Kayak work on the UD?

I don't see why it wouldn't? I've seen it work fine on the mid-Delaware and other rivers, lakes, and bays.

 

[ridley225]

From Milne.....

"The Prowler 15 is a bulkier kayak that isn't made for paddling rivers, but is a reliable open-water paddle that can handle sketchy surf launches and landings while cruising quietly across enclosed bays and lakes without much resistance. In fact, I used this exact model during a six-day, 98-mile, open-ocean kayak trip down the Central Coast of California in August 2007, and didn’t run into any problems. It handled 3- to 4-foot waves in the surf zone and was a nice safe paddle across the open ocean as well.

While this might be considered an oversized model by some kayak experts, the Prowler 15 Angler Edition is a solid all-around option for saltwater anglers who fly fish along the flats, bays and open ocean. It's a safe, stable sit-on-top kayak that keeps the angler on top of the action at all times."

 

[midnightangler]

I recently got a hybrid kayak for floating and fishing:

http://www.nativewatercraft.com/ult_14.cfm

I've taken it down the Upper Delaware a few times so far and had a blast. The biggest perk is that you can legitimately stand in it without having to worry about tipping over. Its extremely stable which is a huge advantage, especially if you can find a second person to steer it for you.

 

[jayL]

A friend of mine took a kayak down the WB. Lessons learned:

1. It is difficult to get in and out
2. You may get dunked in shallow spots
3. Don't float with andy unless you have a car at a closer takeout.

 

[NCFlyYakker]

If youare loking for a river kayak these http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/kayak-fishing/coosa/ are new to the market and designed for river fishing. I use a Wilderness systems Tarpon 120 that will handle up to class II rapids

 

[Chaz]

An ocean kayak may be fine for the Delaware, but usually the river kayaks are short and somewhat wider. I would cheak out a mag called "Kayak Angler" there's a lot of info there. Personally I'd go with a shorter boat unless someone with experience told me otherwise.

 

[Stone_Fly]

So it's gear, why is it here and not in the Gear Forum? DAH!